Top-of-the-line power to fuel those who reimagine our world. When you need a workstation with the capability to run complex simulations, handle advanced Machine Learning algorithms and process huge amounts of data, the HP Z8 doesn't disappoint.
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
Intel® Xeon® Gold 5120 (2.2 GHz base frequency, up to 3.2 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 19.25 MB cache, 14 cores)
64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC SDRAM (4 x 16 GB); 256 GB HP Z Turbo Drive PCIe® SSD
3 year limited warranty and service offering includes 3 years of parts, labor and on-site repair.
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Extreme power
Run 3D simulations and edit 8K video in real time with up to 56 processing cores and up to 3 TB high-speed memory. Certified for serious software, such as ANSYS or After Effects, you can ideate and iterate more to deliver better work in less time.
Industry-leading design and acoustics
From the inside out, the Z8 is an engineering wonder. The modern exterior provides tool-free access to a clean, modular interior. Strategically placed vents and ducts throughout the system streamline airflow for ultra-quiet performance.
HP's most secure workstations
Advanced security features come standard on every Z8. Rest assured your device, identity and data are safe with security software like HP Client Security Suite Gen3[3] and HP Sure Start Gen3[8], the industry's first self-healing BIOS with intrusion detection.
Operating Systems
Support your unique user needs with a choice of Windows 10 Pro 64 or Linux® operating systems.[a]
Processing
Achieve the performance you need with the ability to support two next generation Intel® Xeon® processors for up to 56 total processor cores in one system.[d]
NVIDIA Quadro GV100
Give ML developers high-performance GPU-accelerated algorithm development tools with support for the NVIDIA Deep Learning SDK and many widely used deep learning frameworks.
Memory
Easily handle massive data sets with 24 memory slots supporting up to 3 TB of high-speed memory.[g]
Expandability
Get ultra-flexible configuration with 7 high-performance PCIe Gen3 slots and get additional expandability supporting up to 4 PCIe storage devices with optional slots.[f]
Power Supply
Providing a choice of 1125W, 1450W and 1700W 90% efficient power supplies, the Z8 fires up the maximum levels of processing, memory, graphics, storage and I/O configurability.
Dual 10 GbE
Designed with two ports of lightning-quick 10 GbE network connection at a lower cost than standard PCIe add-in cards and with Thunderbolt™ 3 technology for fast data transfers.[e][g]
Tool-less design
The tool-less chassis lets you quickly and easily access the interior for upgrades and maintenance.
Cutting-edge design
The Z8 workstation’s modern, sophisticated look features built-in handles for easy relocation.
Low acoustics, higher productivity
Innovative acoustic design allows full range configuartions to run cool and quiet for maximized productivity.
Technical details
Supported operating systems
Operating system
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
Processor
Chipset
Intel® C622
Processor family
Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor
Processor
Intel® Xeon® Gold 5120 (2.2 GHz base frequency, up to 3.2 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 19.25 MB cache, 14 cores)
Storage specifications
Additional storage
HP SD 4 Media Card Reader (optional)
Drives
Internal Storage
256 GB HP Z Turbo Drive PCIe® SSD
Storage controller
Integrated SATA 6.0 Gb/s
External drive bays
Two 5.25"
Internal drive bays
Four 2.5" or 3.5"
Drive bays footnote number
[16]
Display specifications
Compatible displays
All HP Z Displays and HP DreamColor Displays are supported.
Graphic subsystem
Graphic card footnote number
[17]
Graphic card footnote number
[17]
Connectivity and communications
I/O Port location
Front
Ports
1 headset connector 4 USB 3.1 (1 charging)
I/O Port location
Rear
Ports
6 USB 3.1 Gen 1 2 RJ-45 (1 GbE) 1 audio-in 1 audio-out 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 serial
Expansion slots
2 PCIe x4 3 PCIe x8 4 PCIe x16
Expansion slots note
1 PCIe x8 has rear bulkhead access and 2 PCIe x8 are internal access only. Slot 1: Transforms to PCIe x8 when 2nd CPU is installed. Slots 3 and 6: are available only when 2nd processor is installed. PCIe x16 - Available only when 2nd processor is installed.
Ports note
Premium front includes: 1 headset, 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 (1 charging), 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™.
Multimedia and input devices
Audio
Realtek HD ALC221
Battery and power
Power
1700 W internal power supply, up to 90% efficiency, active PFC 1450 W internal power supply, up to 90% efficiency, active PFC 1125 W internal power supply, up to 90% efficiency, active PFC
Weights
Weight
Starting at 22.4 kg
Security management
Security management
HP Sure Start Gen3 Secure authentication Kensington lock slot Full volume encryption HP Keyed Cable Lock Kit TPM 2.0 certified HP Secure Erase
Security management footnote number
[14,15,18]
Software and applications
Software
HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) HP Performance Advisor
Software included
HP Performance Advisor HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS)
Memory
Memory
64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC SDRAM (4 x 16 GB)
Memory Slots
24 DIMM with 2 processors
Memory and storage
64 GB memory 256 GB SSD storage
Dimensions
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
21.59 x 55.12 x 44.45 cm
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year (3-3-3) limited warranty and service offering includes 3 years of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
Reviews
Features
[1] Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is always enabled. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for updates. See http://www.windows.com
[2] Based on desktop workstations as of June 14, 2017 and power based on processor, graphics, memory, and power supply.
[3] HP Client Security Suite Gen3 requires Windows and Intel® or AMD 7th Gen processors.
[d] Multicore is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding and/or naming is not a measurement of higher performance.
[e] HP dual-port 10GBase-T NIC is sold separately or as an optional feature.
[f] Sold separately or as an optional feature.
[g] Available in the first half of 2018.
[h] HP Sure Start Gen3 is available on HP EliteBook, HP ZBook, and HP Z Workstation products equipped with Intel® 7th generation processors.
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[i] Supported only with Xeon 82xx, 62xx, 52xx and 4215 processors. Available as factory configured in Memory Mode or Storage Mode. See Quick Specs for more information.
Technical details
[1] Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is always enabled. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for updates. See http://www.windows.com.
[2] Multicore is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding and/or naming is not a measurement of higher performance.
[3] Some vPro functionality of this technology, such as Intel® Active management technology and Intel Virtualization technology, requires additional 3rd party software in order to run. Availability of future "virtual appliances" applications for Intel vPro technology is dependent on 3rd party software providers. Microsoft Windows required.
[4] For hard drives and solid state drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 30 GB of system disk is reserved for system recovery software.
[5] Duplication of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited. Actual speeds may vary. Double Layer media compatibility will widely vary with some home DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. Note that DVD-RAM cannot read or write to 2.6GB Single Sided/5.2 Double Sided-Version 1.0 Media. No support for DVD RAM.
[6] With Blu-Ray, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. HD-DVD movies cannot be played on this Desktop PC.
[8] For systems installed with Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate, Enterprise or Professional), the maximum accessible system memory is 192 GB. For systems installed with Microsoft Windows 8.x (Enterprise or Pro), the maximum accessible system memory is 512 GB.
[9] Wireless access point and Internet access required. Availability of publis wireless access points limited. The specifications for the 802.11ac WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications, it may affect the ability of the notebook to communicate with other 802.11ac WLAN devices.
[10] Optional or add-on feature.
[11] Based on US EPEAT® registration according to IEEE 1680.1-2018 EPEAT®. Status varies by country. Visit www.epeat.net for more information.
[12] External power supplies, power cords, cables and peripherals are not low halogen. Service parts obtained after purchase may not be low halogen.
[13] HP Remote Graphics Software requires a Windows, Linux®, or Mac®OS X 10.10 and newer operating system and network access.
[14] HP Sure Start Gen3 is available on HP EliteBook, HP ZBook, and HP Z Workstation products equipped with Intel® 7th generation processors.
[15] HP Secure Erase: For the methods outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-88. Supported on Elite platforms with BIOS version F.03 or higher.
[16] Each bay is configurable to 2.5” or 3.5”.
[17] NVIDIA® Quadro® SYNC II sold separately
[18] HP Keyed Cable Lock Kit is available only as an aftermarket option.
[19] HP 10GBASE-T Dual NIC Z6/8 G4 is sold separately or as an optional feature.
[20] The 3TB memory configuration requires 128GB DIMMs which are supported but no longer sold by HP.
[21] Windows 10 Pro is preinstalled. Windows 7 media is only available upon request from HP Customer Support. You may only use one version of the Windows software at a time. Switching between versions will require you to uninstall one version and install the other version. You must back up all data (files, photos, etc.) before uninstalling and installing operating systems to avoid loss of your data.
[22] NOTE: In accordance with Microsoft’s support policy, HP does not support the Windows 8 or Windows 7 operating system on products configured with Intel and AMD 7th generation and forward processors or provide any
Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers on http://www.support.hp.com.
[24] Intel® I350-T4 dual4-port GbE NIC is sold separately or as an optional feature.
[25] Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Ubuntu. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS to take full advantage of Ubuntu functionality. Ubuntu may be automatically updated. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for updates.
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